To use the full functionality of this page, JavaScript is required. Either enable it in your browser’s settings or, if that's not possible, please call us at 877.677.4327 and we'd be happy to help you place an order over the phone.

$169.95

Attach an outboard motor to the NRS Raft Motor Mount and your raft is ready for fishing or moving you through those long, flat stretches.

We use our heavy-duty 1-5/8" OD 6061-T6 aluminum pipe to make the framework for the Motor Mount.

The 18" wide transom plate is a piece of 2 x 8 wood/plastic composite decking material that will not rot or deteriorate when exposed to water and sun.

We back the transom plate with two pieces of aluminum channel to increase the grip on the L-shaped pipe sections. Four oversize U-bolts hold the transom plate firmly in place.

If you already have an NRS Stern Seat Mount, you can install your Motor Mount by removing the Seat Bar and seat and substituting the Motor Mount.

If you do not have a Stern Seat Mount you will need a pair of NRS Stern Side Rails (item #90022.02, sold separately) to link the Motor Mount to the rear Crossbar of your frame. We stock two sizes: the Small Stern Side Rail spans 32" and the Large 36". Measure the distance from the center of the rear crossbar to the center of the raft's rear tube. If you need a length other than 32" or 36", we will custom bend the size you need at no extra cost.

In our experience, a 10-hp motor is generally as large a motor as most boaters use. Even a 3-hp motor will move a raft along at a pretty good clip.

Always attach a safety rope or strap from your motor to the frame.

The heart of the NRS frame system, the LoPro™ Fitting, just went high tech! Now made in drop-forged aluminum alloy; it's stronger and 25% lighter. Better product, same price... NRS innovation.

I'm looking into fixing a motor to our raft, in all likelihood with this motor mount. My question is how well does a motor work in conjunction with a self bailing raft? I would think that you would end up scooping some water. Anyway, thanks!

Elliott, you only experience the problem of water spurting up through the drain holes when you are trying to motor at higher speeds. For that reason there's no need to put larger than a 10 hp motor on a recreational-size raft.

Answered on 7/23/2014 by Clyde from NRS

VERIFIED BUYER

A:

Works OK. Does push a small amount of water thru the webbing in the floor. Done a bunch of towing in the past thru slack water. Pump the floor up TIGHT. Tubes need to be really firm------

Answered on 7/12/2014 by Anonymous

NRS Raft Motor Mount

Q:

Hello,

I am looking at outboard motors and I see long-shaft or short-shaft designations. What is the critical measurement necessary to properly engage the motor? (probably did not ask the right quest, but hope you get my meaning>

John, measurements to look at are 1) the distance from the top of the rafts rear tube panel to the water and 2) the length of the motor shaft. Shaft lengths are generally measured from where the motor clamp fits on the transom to the cavitation plate above the prop. Check out the dimensions of the motor mount here - http://www.nrs.com/frames/Specs.asp?deptid=974&tn=49#MotorMount - If you have questions, give us a call, 800.635.5202.